Worst 2014 Dodge Avenger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ENGINE
SEAT BELTS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Dodge Avenger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 69 | 13 | — | 55,580 mi | |
| ENGINE | 42 | 2 | — | 53,527 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 38 | 6 | — | 53,249 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 | — | 3 | 70,367 mi | |
| SEATS | 20 | 1 | — | 80,310 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 1 | 1 | 63,769 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 16 | 3 | 1 | 32,492 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | 4 | — | 35,265 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 1 | — | 57,820 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | 1 | — | 56,936 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 1 | — | 67,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | 3 | — | 42,115 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 1 | — | 34,270 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 1 | — | 68,458 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 29,544 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 3 | — | — | 81,733 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 104,989 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 10,394 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 160,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | 1 | — | 17,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Dodge Avenger
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,306,875 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Other Dodge Avenger Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Avenger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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